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Transport Safety Investigations
Air, marine, and rail accident investigation reports from the UK's independent statutory investigation bodies. Reports identify causal factors and make safety recommendations to operators, regulators, and government.
13,057 reports
11,352 AAIB (air)
1,103 MAIB (marine)
602 RAIB (rail)
Reports
AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-XJJM
Struck an electrical transmission cable while flying at low level, Burtonwood near Newton-le-Willows, Cheshire, 23 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-MSFT
Struck a parked aircraft whilst taxiing at Compton Abbas on 22 November 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior III, G-COVB
Uncontrolled descent into ground contact, Shotteswell Airfield, Warwickshire, 23 February 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BWNU
Struck a runway light while landing, Cotswold Airport, Gloucestershire, 29 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Raytheon 390, Premier I, G-OOMC
Runway excursion after landing, Blackpool Airport, 12 March 2015.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F152, G-BLZH
Loss of control on landing, Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport, West Midlands, 16 August 2015.AAIB investigation to RL7A XP Sherwood Ranger, G-CHHD
Right main wheel failure, at Druridge Bay Airfield, Northumberland, 16 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Robinson R22 Beta, G-DEFY
Dynamic rollover, Elstree Aerodrome, Hertfordshire, 25 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Robinson R22 Beta, G-TIMH
Heavy landing, Nottingham Heliport, 13 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Robinson R66, G-LROK
Dynamic rollover during takeoff, Denham Airfield, Buckinghamshire, 12 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Spitfire Mk 26 (80% scale replica), G-CENI
Wheels-up landing following landing gear system failure, Peterborough Sibson Airport, 18 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Tipsy Nipper T.66 Series 2, G-NIPS
Forced landing following engine failure, near West Tisted Airstrip, Hampshire, 14 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Vans RV-9A, G-XSAM
Nose landing gear collapsed after landing at Old Sarum Airfield, on 18 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Agusta Bell 206B Jet Ranger II, G-SUEX
Loss of engine power in a position from which it was not possible to conduct a safe landing, Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, 16 September 2014.AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZUH
Incorrect takeoff performance calculation, London Luton Airport, 16 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Beech 95-B55 Baron, G-RICK
Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) on approach to Dundee Airport, 3 May 2015.AAIB investigation to Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G-GARD
Engine failure and forced landing, near Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey, 15 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Cessna 172P Skyhawk, G-BNRR
Hit parked vehicle while taxiing, North Weald, 4 September 2015.AAIB investigation to CZAW Sportcruiser, G-OCRZ
Heavy landing, Firs Farm, Newbury, 2 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Enstrom 480, G-IGHH
Wire strike, Aldbury, Hertfordshire, 9 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Europa, G-IKRK
Runway excursion on landing, Laddingford Aerodrome, 11 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Europa, G-JHYS
Runway excursion after landing, Laddingford Aerodrome, 11 July 2015.AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK Eurostar, G-CEDX
Left aileron struck runway during aborted landing, Dunkeswell Airfield, Devon, 29 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Glasair RG, G-TRUK
Wheels up landing, Fairoaks Airport, 3 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Gulfstream G200, EC-KRN
Multiple tyre burst on landing, London Luton Airport, 14 January 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15, G-BZWU
Aircraft rolled over on landing, Maypole Airfield, Kent, 26 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CBYE
Overran the runway, Enstone Airfield, 3 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CWVY
Struck fence attempting a go-around at Old Park Farm Airfield, 25 October 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-16, EI-AEL
Right main landing gear collapse on landing at Enniskillen Airfield, 3 October 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150 (Modified) Super Cub, G-BJCI
Struck a motor vehicle after startup, Milfield Airfield, Northumberland, 17 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-BHXK
Loss of control and impact with high ground, near Loch Etive, Oban, Argyll and Bute, 4 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Practavia Sprite Series 2, G-BCVF
Loss of canopy in flight, near Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, 30 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-CDUH
Engine failure and ditching, Cromarty Firth, 10 October 2015.AAIB investigation to Robin DR 400-180, F-GSBM and SAS Wildthing (UAS, registration n/a)
Mid-air collision with a radio-controlled model glider, near Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, 30 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Socata TB21, N377C and Cessna 152, G-WACF
Ground collision, Wycombe Air Park, 9 October 2015.AAIB investigation to Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd. Spitfire T9, D-FMKN
Forced landing following loss of power near Woodchurch, Kent, 7 September 2015.AAIB investigation to YAK-52, G-CDJJ
Struck fence during final approach, North Weald Airfield, Essex, 18 June 2015.AAIB Safety Study - 1/2016
Airworthiness of aircraft registered overseas and resident in the UK.AAIB investigation to Hawker Hunter T7. G-BXFI - Special Bulletin S4/2015
Crashed onto public road during air display, near Shoreham Airport, 22 August 2015 – investigation update.AAIB investigation to Aeroprakt A22-L Foxbat, G-PHOX
Aircraft struck livestock on landing, Oldbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, 16 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZDN
Disorientation during a night visual approach, Bristol Airport, 13 May 2015.AAIB investigation to Airbus A321-231, G-ZBAD
Aircraft damaged by tug during pushback, Manchester Airport, 23 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Boeing B75N1 Stearman, N56200
Collision with parked helicopter while taxiing, Goodwood Aerodrome, Sussex, 17 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Cessna 172B Skyhawk, G-ARMR
Nose gear collapse on landing, Sandown Airport, Isle of Wight, 7 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Cessna 172N Skyhawk, G-OSII
Hard landing, Andrewsfield Aerodrome, 20 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Druine D.62A Condor, G-ASEU
Loss of control joining the circuit at Insch Airfield, Aberdeenshire, on 18 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Dynamic WT9 UK, G-NGLS
Left wing struck a fence whilst landing at Hollym Airfield on 25 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Europa, G-OWWW
Loss of control on takeoff at Lydeway Field, on 29 August 2015.AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK Eurostar, G-CHJG
Nose gear collapsed on landing, Bagby Airfield, 7 May 2015.AAIB investigation to Extra EA 300/L, G-KIII
Ground loop during taxi, Swansea Airport, 26 September 2015.Reports by year
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| Report year | AAIB (Air) reports | MAIB (Maritime) reports | RAIB (Rail) reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9,556 | 0 | 297 |
| 2015 | 208 | 2 | 23 |
| 2016 | 232 | 875 | 37 |
| 2017 | 260 | 27 | 40 |
| 2018 | 220 | 26 | 33 |
| 2019 | 209 | 19 | 28 |
| 2020 | 136 | 23 | 24 |
| 2021 | 115 | 19 | 18 |
| 2022 | 116 | 22 | 22 |
| 2023 | 91 | 15 | 21 |
| 2024 | 96 | 29 | 25 |
| 2025 | 68 | 23 | 17 |
| 2026 | 45 | 23 | 17 |
About these bodies
| Body | Remit | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| AAIB Air | Air Accidents Investigation Branch — independent civil aviation accident investigations | 11,352 |
| MAIB Marine | Marine Accident Investigation Branch — shipping and vessel accident investigations | 1,103 |
| RAIB Rail | Rail Accident Investigation Branch — railway accident and incident investigations | 602 |